Dan Price
About Dan Price
Dan Price serves as the SBB Product Development and Commercialization Manager at Tolko Industries, where he has worked since 2019. With a career spanning several roles at Tolko and experience in international markets, particularly in China, he possesses strong skills in relationship-building and strategic business development.
Current Role at Tolko Industries
Dan Price serves as the SBB Product Development and Commercialization Manager at Tolko Industries since 2019. He operates from Vernon, BC, where he focuses on developing and commercializing specialty products. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in international markets, particularly in China, to enhance product offerings and market strategies.
Previous Positions at Tolko Industries
Dan Price has held multiple roles at Tolko Industries over the years. He worked as a Specialty Products Coordinator from 1991 to 1994, a Marketing Manager for the Veneer Based Business from 2009 to 2011, and a Market Development Representative from 2012 to 2019. His career at Tolko also includes positions as Manager of Remanufacturing/General Manager, I-joist Project Manager, Business Development Manager, Sawmill Superintendent, and Production Supervisor.
Education and Expertise
Dan Price studied at the University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Honors) from 1975 to 1980. He later attended the UBC Sauder School of Business, achieving a Master of Business Administration with Honors from 1983 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in product development, commercialization, and strategic business management.
Industry Experience and Skills
Dan Price possesses extensive experience in the forestry and manufacturing sectors, particularly in managing relationships with stakeholders such as engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies. He has demonstrated skills in building and leading cross-functional and multicultural teams, optimizing long-term returns on investment, and enhancing market positions through strategic initiatives.
Early Career Background
Dan Price began his career in the forestry sector with Western Forest Products as a Cruiser in the Forestry Division from 1981 to 1983. He then progressed through various roles at Tolko Industries, starting as a Production Supervisor in 1985 and advancing to positions such as Planer Superintendent and Sawmill Superintendent. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in product development and management.